Applications of Information Communication Technology Techniques in Libraries

Developments in ICT:
Training Needs of the Library professionals

By

Dr. Praveenkumar. Kumbargoudar,
Assistant Librarian,
Gulbarga University,
GULBARGA: 585 106.
Karnataka.
E-Mail: [e-mail]

and

Mamata. Mestri,
Assistant Librarian,
Gulbarga University,
GULBARGA: 585 106
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Abstract:

The present paper explained about the techniques that have developed in Information Communication Technology and also described the applications of these techniques to libraries and information centres. The library professionals are in the state of confusion regarding the use and application of these technologies to their libraries. They need knowledge and skills so as to apply these techniques to their libraries. For this purpose, the paper listed different areas and techniques such as Library Automation, Computer Software, Computer networking, Information collection, storage and retrieval in digital format, Virtual Technology, electronic information services etc in which the present library professionals need training. The paper concluded with the emphasis to train the library professionals using appropriate methods depending the extent of use of ICT in their libraries.

Key Words: Training, Library Professionals, Information and Communication Technology.

Introduction:

The impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) developed library science techniques, tools and functions. Printed documents are of no use in the forthcoming years. In library, Card Catalogue will also become obsolete in future. The emergence of ICT developed its applications to library in the form of computer networks, digital storage formats, institutional repositories, subject gateways, online information services, web technology and search technology and so on.

Applications of ICT Techniques to Libraries:

The Information and Communication Technology is a dynamic and its

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